topic Re: I am seeing a lot of faux suede in Fashion

I am seeing a lot of faux suede

Group 5 minus 1 — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 11:34:11 GMT

Is it making a come back?

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Caaareful Shopper — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 11:56:07 GMT

When did it go away? I see a lot of faux suede every fall season.

I bought a pair of gorgeous Joan Rivers faux suede slim ankle pants last year. Received a lot of compliments.

I see HSN's TS is IMAN's faux suede jacket. Not my style; I'll pass on that.

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ajsidney12 — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 13:31:26 GMT

Faux suede IMO never left, but it has improved greatly. Just like faux leather. I love wearing it and picked up 2 IM faux suede skirts on a clearance sale price yesterday for $25ea, one in black and the other dark navy. I would not buy a real suede navy skirt and would have just stuck to black, but being faux and for the price, I could not resist. I too have some faux suede riding boots by Marc Fisher and IM, and have worn them for years.

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Ainhisg — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 12:35:26 GMT

@Caaareful Shopper if I still worked, I probably would have been interested in the Iman TS, but I don't, so I'm not. I recorded last night's shows so am going to fast forward through those in a bit.

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msgb — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 14:19:26 GMT

I wear what I like and I just purchased a faux suede dress and I look forward to wearing it.

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Luvitorleaveit1 — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 14:25:46 GMT

Faux suede has been alive and well for a long time, as the process evolved over the years the quality has gotten extremely good.

I brought faux suede pants from Colleen and Linea pants and jackets different colors. I still have my suede items from years ago but hardly wear them.

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StylishLady2 — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 14:47:12 GMT

I have a few faux suede and real, but prefer smooth.

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Etoile308 — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 16:57:14 GMT

It's not a trend but rather a common perennial fall and winter fabric.

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wilma — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 17:14:51 GMT

According to trend reports, the big trend this fall and winter is for liquid like smooth leather jackets and other pieces. That being said, I think suede is a classic in cold weather. I had a suede jacket and skirt many years ago. I wouldn't mind having something in suede again.

Enjoy the Weekend!

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chrystaltree — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 22:23:05 GMT

Seems like it's back this year. Not that it every went totally away but I'm seeing it everywhere at all price points. I bought a faux suede fringe jacket from Shophq last fall. It's outerwear, not a blazer. It looks exactly like real suede. I think that's all the faux suede I need.

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twinny70 — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 19:55:25 GMT

I bought 3 pairs of faux suede slim leg/front seam pants in chocolate brown before the pandemic at our Bargain Spot store for $4.00 each. Two pairs I kept & the 3rd pair, I took to our St. Vincent's Store for somebody else to enjoy. They wash like a dream and I hang them on my clothesline to dry. They still look brand new and are so nice and warm in our colder weather.

Glenda

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roeroe1005 — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 20:56:12 GMT

I still have 2 faux suede Linea jackets and 1 pair of his faux suede slacks. Retired several years ago and though I temp in an office, I would look way out of place dressed like that.

I have been trying to sell one of the jackets on Poshmark, no luck yet.

I live in an extremely casual area now.

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beach-mom — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 21:02:31 GMT

@roeroe1005 wrote:
I still have 2 faux suede Linea jackets and 1 pair of his faux suede slacks. Retired several years ago and though I temp in an office, I would look way out of place dressed like that.

I have been trying to sell one of the jackets on Poshmark, no luck yet.

I live in an extremely casual area now.

@roeroe1005 - I also have 2 of the Linea jackets. I LIVE in them! I also have his pants. I've always loved suede. The first time my mom came up north to visit me at college she brought a dark brown suede jacket. I loved it and wore it all of the time. I kept it a long time!

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ROMARY — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 01:02:06 GMT

Faux suede is much easier to care for.

Real suede: Every little spot shows up.

I believe there are washable faux suede options.

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Icegoddess — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 01:16:08 GMT

I have a washable suede Dennis Basso moto jacket. It's heavier than I expected and don't wear it a lot although it's very nice.

I've also got a mixed media black faux suede/faux leather skirt. I do have a very old real leather skirt too.

I'm not a fan of skin tight faux leather pants though. Looks cheap to me, as in my father used to say he didn't like a lot of makeup on women because it made them look cheap.

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Nonametoday — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 01:17:36 GMT

@ROMARY wrote:
Faux suede is much easier to care for.

Real suede: Every little spot shows up.

I believe there are washable faux suede options.

@ROMARY

I agree. I have had many suede jackets and 2 coats. I have several faux suede jackets and pants. I much prefer faux suede jackets because they are much lighter weight and clean up so easily. I love the suede I have but I would not buy any more based on how well faux suede has done But I am not a fan of faux leather.

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Skyegirl21 — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 11:45:11 GMT

It's a very inexpensive fabric and- when you cut it, it doesn't fray, so very easy to work with!
Last year I got a Colleen Lopez snap shirt-Jack for a song and dance at end of season! Look for sales!